A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8225050 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 81227915 epoch_slot_no: 271115 block_no: 8224873 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 13095 time: 2023-01-04 01:03:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f6475609f72bd8c7e066b9987bc35129587abe96d1598034f304af9cd39977Block Operator
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